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Hanmer

Bringing back an historic guideboat race

By Mike Lynch

The Willard Hanmer Guideboat and Canoe Race will take place in Saranac Lake on July 3, 60 years after the competition first took place.

Cathead tower

Cathead Mountain constitutional amendment falls through, for now 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state Assembly pulled a constitutional amendment that would have closed an emergency communications gap in Hamilton County.

air monitoring

EPA suspends some air-quality monitoring in Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack groups push back against the decision

Prospect Mountain view

Conservation group, municipality sue to block Lake George herbicide use

By Zachary Matson

The filing argued the agencies failed to address valid scientific questions about how the herbicide would impact Lake George waters

benita law-diao

Benita Law-Diao tapped to be APA’s first Black board member

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hochul's nomination awaits official confirmation

When it comes to wild forest, how many roads are too many?

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA must decide what constitutes a road and what is considered a “material increase” of roads in wild forest lands.

solar

Public to state on climate plan: who will bear the cost?

By Cayte Bosler

As temperatures heat up so is the debate around how New York can best keep its cool in the face of climate change.

Artist Dave Fadden

The art of water pollution

By Contributing Writer

Artists collaborate on an exhibit that calls attention to water pollution in the Lake Champlain basin

Adirondack Park Agency approves sixth solar project in Ticonderoga

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency approved the sixth large-scale solar facility in the Town of Ticonderoga. A hearing is set for June 2.

whiteface ski resort

APA OKs Whiteface trail expansion, approval comes with caveats

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA approved plans for ski trail widening, new trails and a new lift from Bear Den to Legacy Lodge at Whiteface Mountain.

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